Faster-than-expected economic recovery
David Stevenson says it is time there are more products designed by advisers, for advisers.
I have never quite lost the snooker bug, so this year, happy to assist my son in avoiding GCSE revision, I took up my usual armchair seat for the World Championships.
Investec warns on shareholder value
In tandem with global equities, the UK market has declined 16% from its April peaks. Volatility has spiked and confidence has collapsed.
UK growth focus UK property prices, particularly in London, are back above their 2007 highs. This is important as it is primarily homeowners who drive the UK economy - over 50s own around 75% of the country's wealth.